The Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash returns to PGA National Resort on Father’s Day weekend. (Contributed by PGA Resort)

The annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash, one of the best fests in north county returns to the PGA National Resort on Father’s Day weekend, bringing with it the smoky wafts of grilling meats and some stellar brews.

Tickets are on sale now for the third annual bash, which happens Saturday, June 14. The resort has moved the beer and burger fest from the parking lot to a lush new setting, the resort’s sprawling Fazio Range. Organizers also have added a post-Burger Bash concert on the greens, which means the Bash segues to the live music of the New Orleans Suspects and Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett (former guitarists of Little Feat).

But the main attraction remains the burgers and the beer. Local restaurants will flip their best burgers, competing for the title of this year’s “King of All Burgers.” The big question is: Will Palm Beach Gardens own Chuck Burger Joint, back to back winner for 2012 and 2013, take the top prize again?

Fest-goers will have a chance to vote for their favorites in the categories of “Best Burger,” “Most Innovative” and “Best Non-Beef Burger.”

As for the beers, expect a good mix of brew and ciders – more than 70 to sample. Add to that live music by Jason Cardinal (noon to 2 p.m.) and The Kinected (2 to 4 p.m.), a retail vendor village and a silent auction for charity and you’ve got a festive afternoon. (See details below)

A lineup of burgers at Chuck Burger Joint in Midtown, Palm Beach Gardens. Chuck Burger won “best burger” two years in a row at the PGA National Burger Bash. (South Moon Photography)

Tickets: $45 in advance (PGABeerAndBurger.eventbrite.com), $50 at the door; ticket packages including the post-Bash concert are $60; the resort offers a festival room package for $229, which includes two festival tickets, two after-bash concert tickets and one night’s stay (call 855-896-4762 for information and reservations).

Charity: A portion of proceeds will be donated to DreamRide and Special Olympics Florida.

Parking: A VIP parking area is available for a fee; overflow parking areas will be offered along with complimentary shuttle service.